South Africa World Cup 2026 Schedule: Locations, Dates, Times

Lyle Foster and South Africa now know their path to glory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after learning their group stage opponents, which stadiums they will play at, and the times for the games. 

When is the World Cup? How to Watch?

The World Cup will run from June 11–July 19, 2026. Spread across three countries, the tournament will culminate with the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The FOX family of networks and the FOX Sports app are your complete home for World Cup content, including live matches, complete highlights, commentary and analysis, and full-match replays.

What is South Africa's Group and Who are the Opponents?

South Africa will be in Group A. Its opponents will be:

• Mexico
• South Korea
• UEFA Player Winner D (Czechia, Republic of Ireland, Denmark, North Macedonia) — to be decided in March 2026

Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea & UEFA Playoff D | 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw

Group A: Mexico, South Korea, South Africa & UEFA Playoff D | 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw

What is South Africa's World Cup Schedule?

South Africa discovered its three group-stage opponents at the World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. on Dec. 5. The team's three group stage games will be as follows:

• June 11: South Africa vs. Mexico – Estadio Azteca, Mexico City (3 p.m. ET)
• June 18: South Africa vs. UEFA Playoff D — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA (12 p.m. ET)
• June 24: South Africa vs. South Korea — Estadio BBVA Bancomer, Guadalupe, Mexico (9 p.m. ET)

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